See this exciting history of Mackinac Island and its early inhabitants depicted in paintings, sculpture, Native American artifacts, captivating hands-on displays and various other artistic expressions.

Want to learn the tips, tricks and techniques of fly fishing? Then grab your rod, reel, fly line and leader. Stop by the local outfitter and pick up a few artificial flies or fashion your own. Now, youre ready to check out the DNRs new online resource for all things fly fishing.

Marching bands, costumed characters, celebrities, floats, singing and dancing kick-off the holiday season with the 2014 America’s Thanksgiving Parade as it makes its way down Woodward Avenue in Detroit. See more than 2,000 clowns, 150 papier-mâché heads, and a battery of floats, bands, equestrian groups and balloons as they travel the two-mile parade route.

There's really nothing better than the flavor of a freshly picked-from-the-vine Michigan tomato, or enjoying a few fresh berries while you fill your U-Pick bucket. Restaurants in the Ann Arbor area are capitalizing on the season and rolling out new signature dishes featuring flavorful, local produce.

Aah, the beach Michigan has some of the best anywhere! Come along to Great Lakes towns where you can walk from main streets to irresistible stretches of sand. Build sand castles, splash in the surf, skip stones, or read a novel beneath a rippling umbrella.

Gear up for opening day with all its gala fanfare as the Detroit Tigers pitch another season of America’s favorite pastime. Or, get ready for more top-notch family fun as four Michigan communities heat up the season's minor league baseball craze. Grab the kids and load up on those peanuts, caramel corn and hot dogs--its game time!

For years, Michigans toweling beacons of safety have warned mariners of dangerous shoals and navigated them to safe harbors throughout the Great Lakes. Up and down the shoreline, Michigans iconic lighthouses continue to illuminate the states rich maritime history.

See spectacular scenery, wildflowers in bloom and panoramic shoreline vistas. Hear the wind and the waves thrashing against the lakeshore and revel the echo of returning birds. Taste great Northern Michigan wines, beer and local culinary favorites. Bike or hike through the state forest trails or hunt for wild mushrooms. Play a round of golf and a championship course or attend a festival. The season is changing feel the essence of spring in Benzie County.

Looking
for the ideal winter getaway with award-winning terrain, the perfect mix of
gentle runs and challenging slopes --and an affordable family-friendly ski
experience? Then you have to visit the
new and improved Shanty Creek Resorts with its many upgrades and expansions. With 51 downhill slopes,
five terrain parks, 30km of cross country trails, and a multi-lane alpine
tubing park, the 4,500-acre destination offers a wealth of winter
experiences for the entire family.

Celebrate spring and explore Michigan’s many bird-watching prospects. Nothing says spring like the “conk-a-ree” call of a red-winged blackbird or the raucous sounds of a sandhill crane. Spring means bird migration, and that makes for prime birding opportunities in Michigan’s woods, wetlands and waters.

Every spring, Traverse City witnesses the return of its snowbirds the hundreds of part-time residents who spend their winters farther south. But they're not the only birds who start arriving with the spring thaws.

Now that spring is just around the corner, we have a line-up of ways to get out and about to see, explore and just have fun. So, forget clipping coupons and signing up for daily specials. We found a number of bargains-- and almost all are freeto take advantage of right now!

Are you in the mood for speed, exhilaration and excitement? Go ahead, rev up those engines and head for Michigans snowmobile trails. With nearly six million acres of state and federal lands and hundreds of miles of private trails, Michigan offers snowmobilers plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors this winter.

The crackle of a campfire, toasted marshmallows, a chorus of chirping crickets, and millions of stars overhead: nothing compares to the pleasures of spending a night in the great outdoors. The natural beauty of the woods and water, abundant recreational activities, and camaraderie of other campers create a Pure Michigan experience.

Looking for the perfect spot to pitch your tent and catch up on some much needed family bonding? In Michigan, you’re never far from a campground or lakeshore. In fact, Michigan has 1,100 private campgrounds and more than 100 state campgrounds and recreation areas. Many located along own inland waterfronts while others are mere miles from a stunning Great Lakes shore.